melissarochelle 's review for:

American Overdose: The Opioid Tragedy in Three Acts by Chris McGreal

4.0

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You know what happens when a bunch of white dudes get greedy? This. An opioid epidemic. Thousands of deaths and all started with medications that should never have been in the market thanks to a bunch of white dudes who wanted money and power. They LIED, y'all. They created an entire industry out of pain management -- like Oprah at Christmas, for everyone -- not just severe pain.